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Rare Lou Gherig Ticket Sells For $95K at Auction

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 14:35
A ticket stub from Lou Gehrig's final day in baseball sold for more than $95,000 at auction Thursday.

Drivers Who Cross Verrazano Can Soon Swipe Through Toll

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 14:28
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says a pilot program that lets commercial vehicles pay with debit or credit cards will be extended to cars and motorcycles.

Traffic-Free "Summer Streets" Program Returns Saturday

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 14:17
The weekend weather forecast may not be that great, but New Yorkers will still have a chance to enjoy seven miles of traffic-free Manhattan streets.

Amended DWI Law Toughens Penalties For Repeat Offenders

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 14:07
Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign an amendment to strengthen the state's drunk driving laws.

NY1 From the Floor AM: LinkedIn Revenue and Profit Tops Wall Street Forecasts

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 14:02
NY1 previews the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Metropolitan Opera Worker Lockout Postponed 72 Hours

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 13:40
The Metropolitan Opera says it's postponing a lockout of 3,000 of its workers for three days after a spokesperson said management reached a deal with three of the 15 unions whose contracts expire at midnight.

Times Square Spider-Man Defends Fellow Characters

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 13:38
The Spider-Man accused of hitting a police officer in Times Square is defending the presence of costumed characters in the area, saying the performers are an essential part of the flavor of the "Crossroads of the World."

In The Papers 8/1/14

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 13:28
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.

August 2nd In NYC History

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 05:00

August 2nd

First Responders Who Saved Children From Burning Brooklyn Building Honored at City Hall

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 04:21
First responders who performed a dramatic rescue earlier this week, saving three children from a burning building in Brooklyn, were honored Thursday at City Hall.

Chemicals in Some Beauty Products Could Have Ugly Effect on Your Health

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 04:01
Certain ingredients found in beauty products from makeup to shampoo might do more harm than good, as they may contain chemicals that are bad for you and/or the environment.

Chemicals in Some Beauty Products Could Have Ugly Effect on Your Health

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 04:01
Certain ingredients found in beauty products from makeup to shampoo might do more harm than good, as they may contain chemicals that are bad for you and/or the environment.

Police Seek Three Men Allegedly Behind Assault, Robbery at Brooklyn Store

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 03:48
Police are looking to identify three men who they believe are responsible for assaulting a worker at a Brooklyn store, then robbing it.

Man Arrested for Allegedly Robbing 90-Year-Old in Woodside

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 03:41
A Queens man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a 90-year-old outside a Stop and Shop in Woodside.

Police Seek Man Allegedly Part of Group That Attacked Woman in Bronx

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 03:38
Police are asking for help identifying a man they say was part of a group that attacked a woman in the Bronx.

Federation Offers Scholarships to Students Struggling to Afford to Finish College

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 03:22
There are many financial aid options for students who are starting college, but fewer for those who are trying to finish. NY1's Lindsey Christ reports on one organization trying to correct that imbalance.

Bx24 Bus Service to Expand to Growing Commercial Area in Bronx

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 02:57
An easier connection to a growing commercial area in the Bronx awaits some bus riders in the borough, as the Bx24 will expand to an area near new developments.

The Book Reader: 'The Magician's Land'

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 02:42
Gilbert Cruz of Vulture.com reports on newly released book titles and the world of publishing in "The Book Reader.

Time Out Theater Review: 'Sex With Strangers'

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 02:30
David Schwimmer, best known for his role as Ross on the hit series "Friends," is currently working behind the scenes, directing the Second Stage Theatre's production of a new play called "Sex With Strangers."

Report: U.S. Attorney Threatens to Probe Gov's Moreland Commission

All Borough News - Fri, 08/01/2014 - 02:14
Governor Andrew Cuomo could face legal action from the anti-corruption panel he formed and then disbanded, as a published report says U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara sent a letter to the Cuomo administration warning of an investigation into obstruction of justice and witness tampering.
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